Think San Diego

The San Diego Catholic Diocese representing nearly 1 million Catholics in San Diego and Imperial counties may decide to go into bankruptcy over alleged sexual abuse by priests.  San Diego Bishop Robert Brom warned the cost would not allow the diocese to continue, so the bankruptcy protection is needed.  The article explains:

Facing claims that could exceed $200 million, the diocese may choose this route rather than go to trial in about 150 lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by priests.

According to Brom’s pastoral statement, if abuse victims cannot be fairly compensated through ongoing settlement negotiations without “jeopardizing our overall mission, . . . the diocese may be forced to file a Chapter 11 reorganization in bankruptcy court.”

Full Article:  San Diego Catholic diocese weighs bankruptcy